Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. Could you please tell me what might be causing my wife's vaginal itching?Doctor's answer:
Common types of vaginitis include bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, candidiasis, and atrophic vaginitis.1. Bacterial vaginosis: Greyish-white discharge with a fishy odor, vaginal burning sensation, and itching.
2. Trichomoniasis: Increased discharge, which may be thin and serous, greyish-yellow or yellowish-green, sometimes mixed with blood. Symptoms may include dysuria, urinary urgency, or even hematuria.
3. Candidiasis: Typical discharge is creamy or cottage cheese-like, with severe edema of the vaginal and vestibular mucosa covered by white, creamy, papular or patchy films that are easily detachable. Below the films, there may be an eroded, erythematous base, ulcers, or bruises. In severe cases, the labia minora may become swollen and.